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Industry Veteran Landon Lovett Joins Solotech as Global Market Leader

Industry Veteran Landon Lovett Joins Solotech as Global Market Leader

Solotech, a global leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, announces the appointment of Landon Lovett as Global Market Leader, Sales and Systems Integration Division. Lovett’s newly created Global Market Leader position will focus on areas in which he has previously held impactful roles.

NASH Ingeniería and CHAUVET Professional Unleash Imagination at Argentina’s New UADE Auditorium

A facility named after a living legend must uphold the highest standards of production. Such is the case with the Héctor Cavallero Auditorium, at the Argentine Business University (UADE). Providing a practice and exhibition room for students of the Bachelor of Performing Arts, the facility is named in honor of Cavallero, current director of the Bachelor of Performing Arts at UADE. It is a giant name to live up to. Héctor Cavallero is among the most renowned theater producers in the history of Argentina. Bringing Michael Jackson to the country and inaugurating the shows at Campo Argentino del Polo with Luciano Pavarotti, are just two of his many accomplishments.Read More »NASH Ingeniería and CHAUVET Professional Unleash Imagination at Argentina’s New UADE Auditorium

Steve McCracken Makes Magic with ChamSys At Fly Open Air Festival

The transformation seemed magical. For three nights this summer, Princess Gardens Park, a refined and stately 37-acre oasis of green in the middle of a downtown shopping district, took on the air of an EDM club as thousands of fans piled in to see stars like Kerri Chandler, Shanti Celeste, Mr. G, and DJ Boring, perform at the Fly Open Air Festival. Setting an appropriately intense tone for the proceedings was a bright, bold, and fast moving 14-universe lightshow run by Steve McCracken on his ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M Stadium that featured a massive 40-meter-long EDM-club-worthy wall of light.Read More »Steve McCracken Makes Magic with ChamSys At Fly Open Air Festival

TMS and Elation Proteus Shine Bright at Record-Breaking Volleyball Event in Nebraska

In a historic night of volleyball and music, Proteus Lucius profile moving heads and Proteus Rayzor 1960 wash effects from Elation Professional, supplied by TMS, illuminated the stage for a captivating post-match concert by country music artist Scotty McCreery. The spectacular event took place on August 30th at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE, as part of the Volleyball Day in Nebraska celebration.Read More »TMS and Elation Proteus Shine Bright at Record-Breaking Volleyball Event in Nebraska

Astera Announces Carl-Johan Sköld as New Group CEO

Carl-Johan Sköld

Award-winning wireless LED lighting manufacturer Astera announces the creation of a new Group CEO position with the appointment of Carl-Johan Sköld. He will be based in Hong Kong and collaborating closely with both the German HQ and design center and Astera’s Chinese manufacturing teams to shape the company’s medium term and future growth strategies. With extensive expertise in long-term business development and strategy, Sköld will outline some ambitious goals for Astera’s future, whilst also fortifying the brand’s current standing as a market leading lighting technology brand.Read More »Astera Announces Carl-Johan Sköld as New Group CEO

24 Skylos and 48 Arolla Aqua Units from Claypaky Lit up the Verona Arena

More than seventy Claypaky lights were used to illuminate the inaugural Eurovolley match at the Verona Arena. The project was conceived by Mequadro Service’s lighting designer Andrea Coppini and the company owner Emanuele Mazzi, with support from Claypaky product specialist Alessandro Melegaro. The event marked the return of top sporting events to the temple of Italian opera, which was transformed into an open-air sports stadium in less than 24 hours.Read More »24 Skylos and 48 Arolla Aqua Units from Claypaky Lit up the Verona Arena

New Style for Robe PAINTES

L to R: Koketso Senyolo, Tebogo Bosga and Carel du Plessis from Sound Stylists with DWR’s Duncan Riley. Photos Courtesy DWR

Johannesburg, South Africa-based rental and production company Sound Stylists has invested in 24 Robe PAINTE moving lights, the first part of an order that has been delivered via South African Distributor DWR, with more to follow soon.Read More »New Style for Robe PAINTES

The Vendor-Client Partnership

Lainey Wilson, CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year and ACM’s New Female Artist of the Year, is known for her signature Bell Bottom Country aesthetic. “It’s an amazing camp to work with,” says Andrew Sparks, President of PTP Live and Account Manager for Wilson’s first headlining tour, which kicked off this summer. And as head of PTP, which stands for Production Technology Partners, Sparks emphasizes the importance of the “partner” part. “They’re understanding, they love new ideas; they’re everything you would ever want out of a client. It’s a partnership,” he says.

A Look at U2:UV ACHTUNG BABY LIVE AT SPHERE

Here is a look inside The Sphere in Las Vegas from this past weekend when U2 took to the stage with the opening of their highly-anticipated ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere’ shows at the launch of the cutting-edge venue. The 25-date run of shows celebrates the band’s acclaimed album ‘Achtung Baby’, as well as its accompanying industry-defining ‘ZOO TV’ Tour which broke the mold. U2 provided fans a fully immersive experience, utilizing every part of Sphere’s LED screen – the world’s largest and highest-resolution – into a gallery that showcased bespoke art while performing on a turntable stage.

Image Marketing Appointed To Grow ADJ’s Business In Southern California

Tony Rufkahr of Image Marketing

As ADJ continues to develop into a leading mid-market supplier to the AVL rental, production and installation industries, the company has appointed Image Marketing as its manufacturer’s representative for Southern California. The company’s market share in this significant region continues to grow, which means that more boots on the ground are essential to continue providing ADJ’s trademark excellent customer service. The team from Image Marketing will assist ADJ’s internal sales staff in continuing to provide the best possible service to existing customers while also developing new business.Read More »Image Marketing Appointed To Grow ADJ’s Business In Southern California